"Loading the Gun," or Lining Up Ammunition in Support of Your

question 35

Multiple Choice

"Loading the gun," or lining up ammunition in support of your idea, is a phrase used by some managers that parallels which stage of building support for an idea?

• A) Making cheerleaders.
• B) Bootlegging.
• C) Horse trading.
• D) Clearing the investment.
• E) Getting the blessing.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to do something for its own sake, enjoyment, or personal satisfaction, rather than for some external reward or compulsion.

Creativity

The ability to produce original and valuable ideas or things, utilizing imagination and thinking outside conventional boundaries.

Open Mode

A state of mind where you are relaxed, expansive, less purposeful, and more fun than in the everyday closed mode.

Creative

Reflecting the ability to generate innovative ideas, solutions, or works that have value and are original.